Real Madrid-Bayern set to start a transfer war

Bayern and Real Madrid share the same interests in the transfer market: Wirtz, Tah, Davies, Musiala and Kimmich.

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have a storied history of epic clashes in the Champions League. Last May, these two giants faced off for a place in the Wembley final.

Real Madrid staged a dramatic comeback at the Bernabéu, with Joselu scoring twice in the final minutes to secure an unforgettable victory. Now the rivalry is shifting from the field to the transfer market, as both clubs target the same players for the summer of 2025.

Wirtz: the crown jewel

Florian Wirtz, the talented German midfielder, will leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer. Last year he opted to stay for another season, but left the door open to a departure in 2025. His father and agent confirmed: “Florian has a contract with Leverkusen until 2027, but we will see where the path leads in the next two years.”

Real Madrid see Wirtz as the perfect successor to Luka Modric, but Bayern Munich are also keen to secure the young star and recognize his potential to be Germany's top talent for the next decade. The battle to sign Wirtz will be fierce.

Davies, Kimmich and Musiala: the trio on Madrid's radar

Real Madrid has set its sights on three Bayern Munich players: Alphonso Davies, Joshua Kimmich and Jamal Musiala. Davies, whose contract expires in 2025, is keen to move to Madrid. Bayern demanded $50 million for him last summer, but his refusal to renew meant he could soon sign for Madrid.

Kimmich's contract also expires this summer, and while he is in talks about an extension, no agreement has yet been reached. If he leaves Bayern, Madrid could fill the void left by Toni Kroos. Bayern's star striker Musiala is central to their future plans. He has a contract until 2026 and Bayern are negotiating a lucrative extension. Only if Musiala refuses to renew can Madrid make a move.

Tah: the defensive target

Jonathan Tah, another Leverkusen player, is on the radar of both Madrid and Bayern. His contract is expiring and both clubs are interested in strengthening their defense.

Bayern wanted him last summer, but Leverkusen refused to sell. Eder Militao's recent knee injury has Madrid looking for a centre-back and Tah fits perfectly into their transfer strategy. It will be the decision of both the player and the clubs involved who will decide where he ends up.

Madrid and Bayern are ready to 'battle' in the transfer market next summer with the same objectives. It is not expected to be a long fight as many of the players in question are out of contract and Los Blancos are clear on what their cap will be to sign Wirtz. Before any deals take place, both sides could meet in the Champions League and give the crowd another round of this classic European match.

The summer of 2025 promises to be an exciting chapter in the ongoing saga between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, as these two football powerhouses battle for top talent both on and off the pitch.

Original article written by Daniel L. Peinado, translated with the help of AI and edited by Joe Brennan.